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LEADERS ' MANUAL

G I R L SCOUTS

HEADQUARTERS, HARRIMAN BANK BUILDING527 FIFTH AVENUECITY OF NEW YORK

TELEPHONE1649 VANDERBILT

COPYRIGHT 1915BYJULIETTE LOW


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LEADERS' MANUAL FOR GIRL SCOUTSIn March, 1912, the first patrols of Girl Guides were enrolled byJuliette Low, in Savannah, Georgia. In 1913 the National Head-quarters were established by her in Washington, D. C., and MissEdith Johnston became the National Secretary. The name GirlGuides was then changed to Girl Scouts because the object of theorganization is to promote the ten Scout Laws: TRUTH,LOYALTY, HELPFULNESS, FRIENDLINESS, COURTESY,KINDNESS, OBEDIENCE, CHEERFULNESS, PURITY, andTHRIFT.The training of Girl Scouts is set forth in the Handbook, writtenby Lieut. General Sir Robert Baden-Powell and Miss Baden Powell.Juliette Low obtained the rights of their book and with thehelp of experts from all parts of the country she adapted it for theuse of the Girl Scouts of the United States. It is impossible totrain Girl Scouts without the Handbook.In 1915 a Convention of Girl Scout leaders from most of thelarge cities was held, and a National Council was formed, composedof delegates from the cities or communities where more than 100Girl Scouts were enrolled.This National Council met in Washington, D. C. on June 10th,1915, and put the management of the business of the National Or-ganization in the hands of an Executive Committee, composed of

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.A President.A Secretary or Executive Officer.A Treasurer.A Vice-President.Chief Commissioner.Six or more members of the National Council.Duties of the Executive Committee.

(1) To grant charters to the Local Councils of Girl Scouts.(2) To manufacture and copyright the badges.(3) To decide about uniforms and other equipment.At every annual meeting of the National Council there is an elec-tion of the Executive Committee. This committee has the powerto cancel a charter.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.In 1916 Juliette Low moved the Headquarters to New York andplaced Mr. Montague Gammon in charge as chief executive.The National Headquarters has a staff of officers to do the workof the organization, and they hold their positions at the pleasureof the Executive Board. The Chief Executive is appointed bythe President and holds his officetat the pleasure of the President.

COUNCILS.Each city or locality should have;,a Local Council of twelve ormore members, according to the size of the community, These localCouncils are under the dir ection aof the National Council and obtain


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their charters from headquarters. Where one hundred or moreGirl Scouts have been enrolled, the Local Council has the right tosend one representative to the National Council.(1) The jurisdiction of each Local Council shall not exceed theboundary of the town, city or county where it has been formed.(2) No charter shall be granted to a county organization whichwould interfere with the charter rights of a town or city councilalready organized there.(3) The National Council may use its own discretion in author-izing the establishment of provisional local councils for a countyor larger territory than a county. Such councils are to be only pro-visional, and any city or town council within an area of the pro-visional council has the right of withdrawing from this temporarycouncil with the approval of the National organization.

HOW TO BEGIN.The Girl Scout Movement is sometimes started in a communityby the girls themselves, who get their school teacher or the wifeof the Boy Scout Master or the mother of one of the girls tobecome their captain; or sometimes it is established in the Y. W.C. A., or in a settlement house, or in the Jewish Alliance, or inco-operation with the Sunday School.It is NON SECTARIAN and NON POLITICAL.A,s soon as possible after the patrols are enrolled the Captainshould endeavor to form a local council composed of the repre-

sentative women of the community, and they should adopt a con-stitution. The following local constitution is suggested:

LOCAL CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.CONSTITUTION.Article I.-Name.

The name of the organization shall be The Board of Councilorsof the Girl Scouts.Article n.-Object.

The object of the organization shall be to promote the welfareof the Girl Scouts of this district, to maintain the principlesas set forth by the National Organization for the developmentof girls physically, mentally and morally, and to keep a high stand-ard before those who come within its influence.Article III.-Membership.

Section 1 . This Council shall be composed of _members representing the educational, philanthropic and otherinterests of the community.Section 2. Each member of the Board must sign the followingform:"I have read the Constitution and By-Laws, and the Girl Scout"Laws, and I promise to further the object for which this Board isformed."


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Article IV.-Officers.Section 1. The officers shall consist of a Commissioner, Vice-Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer, elected annually by theBoard of Councilors.The Board of Councilors shall meet at least four times a year.Section 2. Scout Captains may be invited to all meetings of

the Council, and shall have the right to send two delegates to tworegular meetings of the Council each year.Section 3. An applicant for Scout Captain must have the endorse-ment of one of the Board of Councilors, and two representativepeople in the community before her application is sent to the Na-tional Headquarters.Article V.

Section 1. The standing committees shall be the Executive Com-mittee, the Court of Honor, the Educational Committee, and theAuditing Committee.Section 2. The Executive Committee shal1 consist of the Com-missioner, or Vice-Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer, and. twoothers. Members of the Executive Committee may become GirlScout Captains.The Executive Committee shall have the power to transact thegeneral business of the organization, subject to the Board's approval.Section 3. The Court of Honor shall arrange for examinationsfor proficiency badges, enlisting the interest of those who areespecially fitted to examine the Girl Scouts on each subject. Theseexaminers should in no way be connected with the business of theBoard, but with the Secretary's assistance, arrangements can bemade for the examinations to take place. Where there is no Sec-retary, the Captain or the Commissioner may make the arrange-ments, or the Captain of one troop may examine the girls of othertroops.Section 4. The Educational Committee shall arrange a courseof lectures for the Scout Captains or the Girl Scouts, and shall tryto give them opportunities for training in any branch !!If scoutcraft or educational work, when desired. The Secretary shall bea member of this committee.

. Section 5. The Auditing Committee shall consist of three mem-bers, and shall audit the books once a year.

BY-LAWS.Article I.-Meetings.

Section 1. The annual meeting shall be held on the ____________________________________________________of each year.Section 2. The regular meetings shall be held on the _in.the months of-- - _Section 3. Scout Captains' meetings shall be -held once a month

on the


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Article H.-Amendments.This Constitution may be amended upon motion of the repre-sentatives of the local council at any of the annual meetings ofthe National Council. The By-Laws may be amended by localcouncil without referring to National Council but any changes mademust be sent to Headquarters and a copy kept there for reference.

ORGANIZATION.Membership.Any girl over ten years old may become a Girl Scout. She canbelong to other organizations at the same time.She first ranks as Tenderfoot or third class Girl Scout. After onemonth, she may become, after passing certain tests, a second classGirl Scout, and finally attains the rank of first class Girl Scout.A girl may remain always a Scout. There is no limit fixed whena Girl Scout must retire. If a Girl Scout reaches the age of 18 she

may become a Lieutenant, or if 21 years old she may become a Cap-tain, after she has obtained her registration certificate from Na-tional Headquarters.

Tenderfoot.Grades.

Second Class.Senior Scouts.

Senior Scouts are troops formed of older women who registerand make the Scout promise, but their meetings are confined toclasses in first aid, signaling and the Scout program. They prac-tice what they learn in class by teaching a patrol of Girl Scoutsfor one or two months.Brownies or Junior Scouts.

Any girl fen years old or younger may become a Brownie orJunior Scout. A pamphlet outlining their training will soon be pub-lished.Officers of the Local 'Organization.A Commissioner.-The duties of a Commissioner are:

(a) To inspect companies and patrols and advise how to con-duct them according to the principles of the Handbook.(b) To secure the harmonious co-operation of alI the captainsin the district.(c) To be the authority for recommending the issue or thewithdrawal of Captains' certificates before they are sent to Nationalheadquarters.(d) To foster the movement generally throughout the district.(e) The Commissioner must organize the examinations forMerit Badges, where there is no Secretary or Court of Honor.(f) To forward the semi-annual reports'to headquarters.(g) To fill all vacancies occurring among officers' until the fol-lowing annual meeting.A Secretary.-The duty of a Secretary is to be the local Ex-ecutive officer.(a) She shall have charge of headquarters and other propertyof the local organization.


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(c) She shall keep a record of all the troops, the names andaddresses, of the captains and the councilors of Girl Scouts and anyother information in regard to them that may be necessary for herwork.(d) She shall receive all the applications for Girl Scout cap-taincies and send these applications to headquarters to obtain theircertifica tes.(e) She shall render a report at the regular meetings of the localboard of councilors on the condition and progress of the GirlScouts.(f) She shall notify all the members of the annual, regular, andspecial meetings.(g) She shall attend all the public meetings connected withthe organization.A Treasurer.-The duties of a Treasurer:(a) To keep an itemized account of all receipts and disburse-ments in a book, and present a written report at the regular meet-ing of the board of councilors.(b) She shall pay only those bills that have been signed by theCommissioner and Secretary.(c) She shall make an annual report and produce the voucherswhich shall be submitted to an auditor at least one week beforethe annual meeting.(d) All the local organization's funds shall pass through herhands.A Captain.-The duties of a Captain:(a) The Captain has the power to enrol! Scouts and to recom-mend them for badges of rank of Tenderfoot, etc. She alsohas the power to release a Scout fr orn her promise, and to

withdraw her badges at any time, and to discharge her. A Scoutwho considers herself unjustly treated may appeal to the localcommittee (the Court of Honor); their decisions will be final.(b) The Captain must apply to the National Headquarters foran official certificate. Her application must be accompanied bythe names of two prominent citizens. In places where a localcouncil is established 'her application must be endorsed by onemember of the council and must be made through the local secre-tary, if a secretary is employed.The qualifications for a Captain should be:(1) A general knowledge of the Handbook for Girl Scouts.(2) A full appreciation of the religious and moral aim under-lying the practical instruction all through the scheme of training.(3) Personal standing and character such as will insure a goodmoral influence over the girls, and sufficient steadfastness of pur-

pose to carry out the wprk with energy and perseverance.


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(7) Every Captain is entitled to wear a Captain's badge. It isdesirable that a Captain should have the Captain's badge, but notnecessary, Is she decides to qualify for all the Proficiency Badges,she wears the all-round cords in preference to putting on theseparate badges, a's the girls do.ALieutenant-The duties of a Lieutenant are the same as those of a Captain.She is chosen by the Captain to work in co-operation with her, andto take the Captain's place when she is absent. The Lieutenantmust be 18 years or older. Lieutenants also wear Captain's badgesafter passing first-class grade.A Paerol Leader is selected in each patrol by the girls them-selves (or if the girls desire it, by the Captain), She holds heroffice for six months or a year. The girls are apt to select theright girl for the place, If the Captain has a preference, she mayinfluence the girls' choice tactfully,The Patrol Leader must be what her name implies, "A leader,"for she stands next to the Captain and Lieutenant, and takes theirplaces when they are absent. She should be thrown on her ownresources, and. the Captain may be conveniently late or absentsometimes, thus giving the opportunity to the Patrol Leader totake :herplace, The Patrol must not look upon her as a "Boss."This feeling must not enter into the Patrol affairs at all but thegirls must remember that they have put her there, and they mustdo all they can to uphold her, and support her in the work. Ifshe is the right sort of girl, no such feeling will arise. If a PatrolLeader gives an order that a Girl Scout does not like or think fair,the Scout must obey the order, but later on she should talk it overwith her Patrol Leader. If she is still. dissatisfied she should go toher Captain, who must decide the matter, If the Patrol Leader isnot a good officer, the Captain may reduce her to Scout rank andhave another election.The Patrol Leader appoints one of her g.irls as 'a Corporal, whotakes the patrol leader's place when she is absent, and assists herin keeping the Patrol Leader's books,The duties of the Patrol Leader are to call the roll and keep a.record of attendance of her patrol.The Patrol Leader keeps a record of the dues. Troop Registersm.~y be obtained at Headquarters,The Patrol Leader is responsible for leaving the dub room inperfect order. She can have her corporal assist her in tidying upor she can choose some other girl to help her,

Patrol Officers.Each Patrol can select its own Secretary,The duties of a Secretary-To keep a record of what is donein the meetings. To receive and answer letters.


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ship. She should seek to. develop some of the qualities ofa goodleader, such as faith in her honest convictions, love for the otbergirl, the ability to put herself in the girl's place and get her point ofview, inborn queenliness, purity of character, keeping persistentlyat her best. ' ,A captain should be firm with her girls, and work fer discipline,at the same time winning their+ love and confidence. A good

definition for discipline is: self-control of leader, and confidence ofgirls in their leader.Captains should realize that the whole Scout movement is recre-ational. It is a game which the captains play with thegirIs.American girls are over-driven in the schools, and Scouting shouldrelieve them. Do not rush your girls through the tests. Letthem absorb the spirit of the' game' and add as much as YQU canto their happiness.Sex Hygiene.

There is no more important item in a girl's training than that ofsex hygiene. Her training would be incomplete did it net containsome clear explanatienand plain-spoken advice on the subject ofpurity, considering what are the dangers that beset a girl. "Theprudish mystery with which we have come to. veil this importantquestion among the youth of both sexes is doing incalculable harm.The very secrecy with which we withheld an knowledge from thegitlprompts her the mere to. take her own line, equally secretly,and, therefore, injuriously ..""I have never known a girl who. was net better for having thematter put to . her frankly and fully. Fer an instructor to let hergirls walk on this exceedingly thin ice without giving them a warn-ing word, owing to. some prudish sentimentality, would be littleshort of a crime."

Health.In teaching a girl about hygiene and nursing, a captain has thebest opportunity of teaching a girl about her own health, and inwarning. her to be prudent. in not overtaxing her strength at thesetimes when she is not well. It weuld be foolish not to. discuss agirl's health with her, and also. to. make sure that' each girl is fitfer the march, or the bathing, or whatever is the work. . Care inthis important matter is not to be expected in keen young girls.A prudent captain will understand that a young girl's eagernessto. be in with the others will lead to. great danger's; she must thinkfor them, and when occasions require it she can apportion workin the camp or quiet occupations for them. -

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Religion can and ought to be taught as a natural every-day qualityand it can be well introduced to girls through the study of Nature.The study of God's work is a fit subject for Sunday instruction.For this reason the course suggested for use on Sundays in a Chris-tian country is-to attend church and then to devote part of the dayto Nature study. To seek animals in their homes, and to study thewonders of the plants or insect life is better than that Sunday loaf-ing which at present absolutely ruins a very large proportion of ouryoung men-and girls. A number of Sunday Schools have nowtaken up this kind of "Scouting" as part of their training, with thebest results.

Good Turns.Great emphasis should be placed on doing a "Good Turn" eachday, and the girls should be encouraged to tel! their captainprivately what good turns they have done since the last meeting.It is important to cultivate an enthusiasm for the "Girl Scout"movement as a whole. Scouts should take a pride in keeping uptheir reputation for good behavior.

Routine.In taking up character-training by means of games and competi-tions, as given for boys, we have to modify the scheme on accountof girls' physical capabilities. Their powers for continuous exer-tion or repeated hard work are quite different, and it is the officerwho has to guard against girls overtaxing themselves. Instead ofclasses and lectures let the girls go out and try the subjects forthemselves. They will then feel the need of more instruction, -andwill wish to be shown how to do a thing properly.THE IDEA IS NOT TO HAVE A SCHOOL; THE SCHEMEIS PLAY. We do not wish to create experts, but to give each girlmany-sided interests which will make her a resourceful girl.The motto of Girl Scouts is "BE PREPARED." For this

reason it is well to think out beforehand each day what you wantto say on your subject, and then bring it out a bit at a time asopportunity offers-at the camp fire, or in intervals of play andpractice-not in one long set address.The whole obj ect of our scheme is to seize the girl's characterin its red-hot stage of enthusiasm and weld it into the right shape.

The Club Room.Half the battle is to get a room for certain afternoons or even-ings in the week. If there is only one patrol. get permission tomeet in the house of one of the mothers. Wherever they meet theroom should be well ventilated, and made attractive if possible withpictures or interesting books and magazines. Sometimes furnitureor games are given by a well wisher.Discipline and good order should be kept up and neatness in-sisted on. The patrol leaders are responsible for leaving theroom in good order at the end of each meeting. The corporal as-

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Make the girls manage the club affairs as much as possible, evenif they make mistakes at first. It teaches them a sense of respon-sibility. Girls ought to be able to romp and play games in theirclub room.Each girl should pay a small subscription towards the expensesof rent, lighting, etc. Even two or three cents a week would help tokeep up their club. These funds could be provided by means of a

joint work, such as a bazaar, play, etc. A penny-savings bank shouldbe started, and a strict account kept of the dues paid in by eachgirl. They th?s practice thrift.

Drilling.One of the first things to teach the girls are the "WhistleSignals," also Hand Signals (see Handbook), because it is easier to

handle a large group of girls if they understand and obey these sig-nals. Therefore, the Captain must always wear a whistle. Sheshould always have a note book and pencil.At the beginning of each meeting the girls should be inspected.Each Girl Scout has her number, and always stands in line facingfront in that order, according to he!" size, the patrol leader beingNo. ]:; the tallest girls to the right, the shortest to the left. Whenthe Captain says: "Fall in," the girls form in a line. She thenascertains whether their hands and teeth are clean, their hair neat;

no buttons off. This inspection is the opening routine of everymeeting. At the close of each meeting each girl salutes her captain.

Words of Command.Fall In! Each girl should fall into line facing front.Attention! Each girl should stand up straight, heels together,head raised, eyes to front, hands at side hanging down.Right, Dress! Front! (to dose up) Right (01." Left). Each girlexcept the last girl on the right, should turn her head to the rightand step to the right until her elbow touches the elbow of the girlon her right and she is in line with her; she should keep her hea.dturned until the order "Front" is given.Front! Each girl, except the one who did not turn her head,should turn her head sharply back to the front and drop the handto side.Right Face! Each girl should turn on right heel and left toe one-quarter of the way around to her right, (left turn done to the left).About Face! Each girl should turn on her right heel half wayaround, .so that she faces in the opposite direction.Count Off-t, 2, 3, 4. The girls should count off fours, beginningat the right. Each girl, when counting, should turn her face to thegirl whq is to count next and then at once turn it back to the front.


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Short Step, Marchl Each girl should shorten her step to twelve(12) inches.Mark Time, March! Each girl should raise her feet, beginningwith the right foot, one after the other, as if matching, but shouldnot leave her place.Troop Halt! When this order is given on the march, each girl,when her foot strikes the ground. takes one step and then shouldstop with feet together,Backward March! Each girl should march backward, while fac-iog the front, by taking short steps with the knees slightly bent.This order is seldom giveu when in single file.Scouts Pace, March! Walk fifty paces then run fifty paces. Con-tinue to alternate.Note. In marching single file girls should be directly behind one.ano t he r, and the distance apart not more than eighteen(18) inches; this is lock-step. In double tile by twos.the distance apart is three (3) feet, and when by fours.about six (6) feet distance aparlForm Twos, Turn Right (or Left), March! When marching sin-gle iile ali the girls numbered land 3 shorten step a little, andgirls numbered 2 and 4 lengthen step a Iittle mHi1 niongside 1 and

J, when all take full length steps again.F:orm Fours, Turn Right (or Left), March! \Vhcn marching illa double column, ,,11 the girls numbered 1 and 2 shorten step, andgirls numbered .3 and 4 lengthen step, turning a little to right orleft until alongside of 1 and 2, when all take full step again,Note. Form fours l'nay he done directl.y from single ['ile withoatforming twos.Right by Twos, March! Ii this command is given on parade in.

column of fours. the !lUlnbers 1 and 2 lengthen step. and : 3 am! . ; , Ishorten szep, falling in behind numbers 1 and 2.Right by File. March! Giyen on mal'ell in column of twos, thenumbers 1 and : 1 lengthen step, and the numbers 2 and 4 shortenstep. fallillg ill behind. .Note. Right by Fi!e may be given [1'0.1'11 column of fours. when2, 3 and 4 fall into tile behind number LColumn Right (or Left), March! When marching; in single file,by tWO" or by .fours, en the order "'March" tbe head of the columnshould turn to the ;'ight at right anglcs to the lormer position (orleft i f so imlkated). Ii the o rder is ginca while the girls are illa column of fonrs. the four at the he,,\! of (he C~f)hm:\.nshould tumto the right (or left), the girl 011 the Tight ;),cting as a pivot and theother three turning 011 her until the}' are, Hi right angles to theformer line of march, when they should march stndgl'lt ahead again.When th e other fours have I'ef,lch~;cbthe spot where the first fourturned they should turn in the same way.


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rect this will bring the fours into one line, when they halt, ormarch forward, closing up toward the right if they were on themarch.If fours right is given when the girls are in line at halt, or onthe march, the number 1 acts as a pivot until 2's, 3'5, and 4'5 havewheeled through a 'Quarter turn to the right. when they halt ormarch off in column of fours.

ELEMENT ARY MARCHING.The instructor should be one who has had some training in eithermilitary Of gymnastic drill. The elementary essentials should bewell mastered before attempting complicated evolutions. Teachthe girls to stand well, to be motionless at "attention," to facepromptly, to march in line, and to halt in unison.Have in mind that the commands must be given correctly if goodresults are to be secured. Every command consists of three parts:1. The preparatory or explanatory part, which tells what is tobe done.2. A pause, which is essential.3. The executive command, the signal to begin the movement orto conclude it. .The command is given in a definite cadence or time interval whichis indicative of the time to be used in the execution. The commandshould be given vigorously. The words of command should. beenunciated distinctly and given with a rising inflection with em-phasis upon the executive command. If you have not had experi-ence in giving commands, practice it and get some competent per-son to criticise your method.As a reference book and authority consult "Infantry Drill Regu-. lations, United States Army," or "Marching Manual," by Berry andCornell, published by the Y. M. C. A. Association Press, 124 East38th street. Price, 25 cents. .Drill the girls in small groups' at first ...Teachthe'fb"lfowing commands in the order given, repeating eachone as often as may be necessary:

By the Right (left) Flank, March!Counting off by Twos, Count!Twos Right (left), March!Counting off by Fours. CountlFours Right, March! .Fours Right About, March!Right (left) Oblique, Match!Right Forward, Fours Right,March!

Right Dress!Front! .Right Face!About Face!(Various facings) .Forward, March!Squad, Halt!Mark Time, March!To the Rear, March!A simple sequence for an

Mark Time, MarchiBy the Left Flank, March!Fours Left, March!Column Right (Left), March!Right Flank, March!

exhibition drill:Left (Right) Oblique,Forward, March!To Right, March!Squad. Halt!

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A third drill:Left Oblique, March IForward, March!Fours Right, March!On Right into Line, March!Fours Right, MarchiLeft Oblique, MarchiForward, March!Left Oblique, Double Time,March!

To Rear, March!Fours Right About, MarchiForward, Double Time, March!Fours Left, March!Forward, Double Time', March!Squad Right, March!

Whistle Signals.1. One long blast means "Silence," "Alert," listen for nextsignal.2. A succession of long slow blasts means "Go out," "Getfarther away," or "Extend," "Scatter."3. A succession of quick short blasts means "Rally," "Close in,""Come together," "Fall in."4. Alternate short and long blasts means "Alarm," "Look out,""Be ready," "Man your alarm posts."5. Three short blasts followed by one long one from the captaincalls up the patrol leaders.Any whistle signal must be instantly obeyed at the double as fast

as a Girl Scout can run, regardless of anything she may be doing.By previous agreement many other signals may be arranged. Itall depends on the exigencies to be met or the special order or in-formation to be conveyed. But these few dominant signals shouldbe strictly adhered to in all drills and exercises of Girl Scouts.

The Salute

The salute is three fingers raised, the little finger held downby the thumb. Handshake with the left hand while the right handis raised in salute-that is, three fingers raised and held on theline with the right shoulder. This is the salute given between one


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TENDERFOOT PROGRAMS.Tenderfoot Tests.

Before making the Scout promise, the Tenderfoot must know:How to tie four of the following knots: Reef, sheet bend, clovehitch, bowline, fisherman's or sheep shank.Must know governor of her state; mayor of her city.Must know the history of the Flag and how to fly it.Must know the Scout Laws.Program l.

The girls should bring a half a yard of cord, and some paper,and a pencil. The captain should give the girls a description ofthe Tenderfoot Tests. Teach them to tie four knots.Make them write the Scout Law's.Teach them the Salute.Show them the United States flag, and speak to them about theirallegiance to the flag.Instil! patriotism.

Salute to the Flag.Ipledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which itstands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.(On word "allegiance," place index finger of right hand on fore-head, fingers extended and joined, palm outward. On word "flag,"point to the flag, then drop hand to side at the end of the sentence.)

Games for the Play Ground.Basketball.c=This game should be encouraged not only in in-dividual patrols but a basketball league including all the patrols,who could play against each other or against other organizationsshould be formed, as it creates tremendous interest."Teacher" Game.-Play other games, such as are played on play-grounds, and described in the Handbook.

Indoor Games.Read aloud stories of famous women, or other interesting stories.Play indoor games such as "Kim," etc.The Scout Laws must be given to the girls to take home. Ifyou have not the card copies of laws, which can be obtained atheadquarters, the girls may write the laws at your dictation, andmemorize them before the next meeting.Each girl must bring the written consent of her parents approv-ing her application for admission to the Scouts.When the meeting closes, as each girl leaves, she must saluteher captain.

Program II.The Flag.-Teach how many stripes the flag has. How manystars. Teach them the history of the flag.Tell therri the name of the Governor of the State, of the Presidentof the United States and the Vice-President, and the Mayor of thecity. Games for the Play Grounds.


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Dodge Ball.Right Face.Players in Circle (with basketball.)Tossing for Basket.See Bancroft's Book of Games.Salute the Captain and dismiss the meeting.Program III.

Opening routine.Teach two more knots. and practice all the other knots that havebeen learned.Teach the Whistle Signals.Practice the Drill. (See page 8.)Talk about doing a good turn each day, and encourage the girlsto bring a written paper with what good turns they have done,which can be given privately to the captain .. . Games for the Play Ground.Fisherman's Game.Team Tag, To Sides, Red and Blue.Repeat any of the other games played last time.Remind them that the Tenderfoot examination will take placeat the next meeting. Urge them to be prepared for it.Salute the captain and dismiss.

Program IV.One Day's Hike-Program.Plans should be well mapped out beforehand. Agree on asuitable place near running water if possible. Have a definitetime 'and place for meeting. .Each girl should have a. haversack, to carry her knife and fork,cup, and whatever contribution of food she makes towards the pic-

nic. She should also bring a note book and pencil, and the Hand-book.The camp equipment necessary; .Cooking utensils-kettle, gIJiddle, frying pan, large spoon, smallspoon, knife, bowl, can open~r, dish towels, matches, whistle,wooden plates, watch. Food=sflour, lard, cocoa, .cO):"ldensedmilk,potatoes, baking powder, sugar, butter, bl1ead'~ or biscuits orcrackers, sausages or bacon, salt, and a can>ofpre'se.rve.s 'or syrup.The patrol doctor should bring the first aid n'iMeriilJs: 2%-inchroller bandage, clean cloths, witch hazel, peroxide or iodine, andammonia.On the way to the camping ground the girls can practice ScoutPace-SO steps walking, 50 steps running alternately. They shouldkeep their eyes open, and report later what birds and animals and~hings of interest they have seen on the road.Arriving at camp, choose the place for a camp kitchen andwhere they will lunch. .Select the place near running water i fpossible.Orders for the day, "keep in bounds," and "obey the whistleca1Js."


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Meanwhile play such games as Scout Meets Scout, (see Hand-book), or tracking game, which is played thus;Two Scouts, having ten minutes start, go over a course whichleads away from the camp, they marking their course with theScout sign (See Handbook) leaving a letter hidden in the grass.This letter should give the direction which they have taken bythe points of the compass, preferably written in Semaphore OfInternational Morse Code.All the 6ther Scouts follow these two. The Scouts' signs andthe letter guide their pursuit. The obj ect of the game is for thefirst two Scouts to get back to their starting point without beingcaught.Dinner.Rest hour around the camp. Tell stories, reporting what has beenseen on the road out and read the fire warning to be found in Hand-book. . .Wash dishes. The kettle should be boiling all the time duringthe rest hour so the water will be ready to wash dishes. Pack up

everything.Practice Semaphore and drill. .Hike home. Playing such games as "Far and near," "Followthe leader."In returning to any town, girls should march very quietly andattract a's little attention as possible.The captain should be responsible for every girl getting safelyhome.Programs.

These suggestions are intended to help the Captain to conductth,e meetings and in an interesting way to work up the proficiencybadges and tests for rank, and help the girl to grasp the meaningand spirit of the movement.. For instance after the first month, it would be well to hold aTenderfoot examination such as is outlined as follows:Tenderfoot Examination.

NamePatroL~~~~~~~~~~~-Tr-;-~p~~~~~~~~~~~~-D~t-e-_-_-_-_-~_-~_-_-_-:_-_-~_-_-:-191=Scout Law.

1. A Scout 18 _2. A Scout 1 S _3. A Scout is _4. A Scout is _5. A Scout is _

6. A Scout is _7. A Scout is _8. A Scout is _9. A Scout 1 S _10. A Scout is _The Scout Promise.

11. What is the Scout Promise? __. _The Scout Salute.

12. Salute- Whic'll hand? f-------------------.----------- _13. How many fingers upright? ---------- _14 . How are thumb and little finger held? _~ _1S. When is the sign used? _ 7 " _16. How is the salute madei ~ ., ~17. To what does the salute refer? _18. Who are saluted with full? With J;.alf? _


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Knots and Knot- Tying,{There are three principal parts of the rope: 1. The. StandingPart-The long unused portion of the rope 01} which a scoutworks. 2. The Bight-The loop formed whenever the rope isturned back upon itself, and 3. The End-The part used in leading.'fhere are three requirements in knot-tying: Rapidity with whichit tan b e . tied. 2 _ Its ability to hold fast when pulled tight, aud 3.The readiness wi ih which It can be und one.)

19. Civt' the three r equir erneuts for a good knoL . _20. Narne the three parts of the rope _21. Tie four of the following knots: Reef, sheet-bend, bowline,nsh,:rrnan's, sheep-shank, clove-h itch.

History and Composition of th~ FIag.22. \Vho made the American Flag? , . ._.~-----23. In what year and city was it made? . _24. Wb,? formed the special cornrnitt.ee appointed to design the

flagr _25. Why was the star changed from six to five points?' . _26. Wbo first carried the flag? . . \Vhere? ---------.----27, \Vhen was it oHicially adopt.ed i' . _Day called ,_.__.._._. -.__._._,_. ._.__- - ---- --- -...-.- -- - -- - - -- - - --28. How many stars and stripes did the new flag have? _29. What change was made in Hag at the admission of more states?30. \Vheu is the flag change.d now when a new state is admitted?31. H ow man)' stars and stripes now?__ . _32. What was dated July 4, 1776L _33. What did it mean? _34.. What did General Wash iugton say be took the star from i. _35. What does red stand for ? _ . ._ , . _ . . _ , _ . . _ . . _ , ,_ _36. What does white stand for? _, . .:.37. What does blue stand for? _

Respect Due to the Flag.38. It should not be. hoisted be'fore sunrise nor allowed to remainup after sunset.39. At "r(:treat."snnset, civilian spectators should stand 'at atten-tion and give the military salue.40. When the national colors are passing all. parade or review, thespcctator s shouhl, if walking, haft, if sieting, rise


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Governor and Mayor.48. Who is the Governor of your StateL _4 9. Who is the Mayor of your CityL _

Good Deed .S O . What is part of a Girl Scout's duty every darL----------- _

Two is given for every correct answer, making the total 100.(Captains must eliminate all information for this examination,asking only the questions. Arrange the "Respect Due to the Flag"according to questions.)Enrollment.

The ceremony of enrollment should not take place until the girlshave learned the Tenderfoot Tests. It should not be a publicceremony, but should be regarded aa serious and earnest function.and should take place privately without outsiders being admitted.

Ceremony.The captain gives the order "Fall in." The patrol is formed inshape of a horseshoe, with captain and lieutenant Inthe gap, and

the American Sag spread out. The Tenderfoot, with her patrolleader (.....o will already have taul'ht her tests and knotl) standsillst iaaide the circle, opposite the captain. "Salute." All sd1lte her.The lieutenant holds the staff and hat, shoulder knot and badge,and neckerchief pf the 'Tenderfoot. When ordered to come for-ward by the ca~ain, the patrol Ieader then brines the Tenderfootto the center, The captain then :uks: "Do you know "bat yourhonor means]"Then Tenderfoot replies: "Yes, it means that I can be trultedto h.e truthful and honest,"CaPtain: "Can I trust you on your honor to try-1. "To be loyal to God and your country?2. "To do daily a good turn for some one?3. "To try to obey the Scout Law?"The Tenderfoot then makes the salute, and so do the whole

company, whilst she says: "I promise on my honor to try-


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The captain then says: "I trust you, on your honor, to keepthis promise."Whilst the recruit is making her promises aloud, all the Scoutsremember their own promises, and vow anew to keep them.The captain orders: "Invest."The patrol leader then steps out, gives her staff, and puts on herhat, neckerchief, and knot.She then marches up the line to the captain, who pins on hertrefoil badge, and explains that it is her Scout's "life." If, formisbehavior, her badge or life has to be taken from her, she be-comes a dead Scout for the time the captain orders-a day or aweek-and is in disgrace. (The badge may be. worn at all times, butthe uniform is worn only when the patrol meets.) The recruit thenfaces about. and salutes the patrol. Retiring to the end of the line,the Scout is given the full salute and present staves,The new Scout is then initiated into the mysteries of the GirlScouts' secret signs, the handshake, and the secret passwords BEPREPARED (de raperpeb). said backwards. The captain orders:"To your patrol-quick march,"The new Scout and her patrol leader march back to their places,the rest of the Scouts all salute her with the half salute,Secret words are oftcn agreed upon in different troops. LITTLEFRIEND (D' Neir-Ielt-til), said backwards and BE PREPAREDspelled backwards are used by the whole organization,The Girl Scout hand shake is to salute with right hand whileshaking hands with left hand,

SECOND CLASS PROGRAMS.Following the Tenderfoot examination, the program should planfor work which will teach the Second Class Tests. It is under-stood that the opening routine and final salute takes place at everymeeting.

Second Class Tests.Must have made a drawing or cut out in doth or on paper, theflag of the United States.Know how to cook one simple dish, such as potatoes or a quar-ter of a pound of meat.Lay a fire in a stove, of light a fire in the open with t,.-o matches.Make a bed properly and know how to make an invalid's bed,Know her own measurements.Must know the eight points of the compass.Must know what to do In case of fire.Must know remedy for poison ivy, on what to do to preventfrost-bite.Must know alphabet of International Code or semaphore signal-ing.M.ust know bow to work a buttonhole, or. knit, or crochet, or sewa seam or hem on a garment.

,After a girl has been a month a Tenderfoot or Third Class Scout,she must prepare to be a Second Class Scout. She must bring

Program I.


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Teach the gir ls their own. measurements. (See Handbook.)What to do in case of fire. A good way to practice this is tohave a false fire alarm. Only one or two girls being let into thesecret. When the alarm is unexpectedly given it is a good wayof testing the girls' self control and resourcefulness in carrying outthe instructions about fire. (Sec Handbook.)Play Grounds.Half the time of the meeting should be spent on the play grounds.Program n.

Each girl should bring red and bJ~c pencils, or red and bluecloth, in order 1:0 learn to cut out and make the flag, or she canbring a. drawing of the flag already mad by herself. The bestmade flag should be pinned up in the club room.Practice making a bed properly. If this cannot be done in theclub it must be done at home. The girl may bring a certificate fromher mother to say she can make a bed.The captain should learn from any hospital or trained nur sc howto make an Invalid bed, and teach the girls.

Program Ill.This meeting should be held 'where they can practice cooking, an dlearn to cook at least one simple dish. If this is impossible, eachgirl should bring a dish cooked by herself.When reaching cooking the recipe should be written upon ablackboard or shown each girl. It should be copied by each girlin a bo ok which they can keep for future r e icrence.Pr actice making fire in stoves with only two matches and with-out paper, a:nd laying fire in the open, also without paper.

play.Practice .ac:t!ng pla,,s~ _Try 'ha.v'i'ng a debate, choosing ~Q!II:e's1J:l '.ojee.t to discuss, such as''Whe.n f( begjn to save money," "''vVJ1yshould childre:l.l obey," e~c.Practice a few first aid tests, such as "What to d o for polson IVyorfrost-b:ite';'aml how to bind up a broken ,Iegl or arm.

Ceremony for I.nvesting Second Class 'Girl Scout's.The troop forms in horseshoe formation, as in the case of Ten-derfoot ceremony, the Captain and Lieutenant standing facing thetroop, . .Captain: "The Scouts (calling dIe list of names) have sa tisf ac-torily passed all fhe tests required for a Second Class badge, andare duly qualified to receive that badge."The Captain then calls forward, one by one, the girls who are toreceive the badge. If there is more than one in a patrol, call allthose in the same patrol together with their patrol leader, but gothrough the form with each individual g irl.Captain: " .. - (name 'of girl), do you now pledgeyourself to renew your Scout: promise, and to tdy to fulfill the ScoutLa.w?"Scout: "On my honor, 1 . now p lcdg e myself t.o renew th e Scout.proraise 'and to try to fulfill the SCOGt. law."Captain: "Invest .."The Scout co m es f orward and stands at salute while the Cap-


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FIRST CLASS TESTS .. A First Class Scout. Badge (sewn on left5leeve above elbow,which entitles the wearer to go in for all round cords).M.ust have gained a Second Class badge.1. Must know how to lay a table properly for breakfast, dinnerand slipper.

2. Bring a shirtwaist Of skirt sew n by herself or equivalentneedlework.3. Be able to describe how to get to a place and walk one milein twenty minutes, Scouts' pace (fifty steps running, fifty stepswalking).4. Must be able to dress and wash a child of two years old oryounger, a nd know about care of children's baths, illness, food, andclothing of young children. (See Handbook.)S. Be able to puss an examination upon the first three chapter,of the woman' edition of the American Red Cross Abridged Text-Book in First Aid. and know how to save. life in two of the follow-ing accidents (allc tted by two examinations): Fire, or to revivean apparently drowned person, or a person overcome by gas.6. Musr have a knowledge of signaling and of semaphore codeor Morse alphabet, and be able to read or send a message at therate of sixteen letters per minute.7.r..rust have. ii f ty cents in savings bank, earned by he.rseH.8. Mu s t bring a girl trained by herself in tests, TenderfootClass Girl Scout.9. 'Know how to distinguish and name ten trees, ten wild flow-ers, six animals by their form, color, habits; ~i'x wild birds, bytheir p lurnng e, notes, flights, or habits, how they build their nestsand describe their eggs.1.0. Must know simple laws of sanitation, health, and ventila-tion. (Sec Handbook.)

FIRST CLASS PROGRAM.Vary the program and make each meeting vitally interesting.Divide your meeting into five parts, as follows:

.I . Opening routine. Time, 5 minutes.a. Line up. ("Sconts, Fall in I")b. Scout salute to Cnptain and Lieutenant.c. Pledge to the. Flag: "Scouts, the flag of your country,salute!"{It is a fine plan for each troop to own a lar g e American flag,as soon as possible.)d In.spection-By Captain.e 1 3 reak ranks. .

IT. BUSiness meeting. Time, 15 minutes.Patrol Leaders preside in rotation.a. Cal 1 to or dcr.b. l~oll call.c. Minut e.s o r previous meeting.d. Collection o f dues. Iithe Treasurer is a member of tbetroop, she should be supervised, tactfully, by theCaptain or Lieutenant. It is advisable to have the dues


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III.IV.

Afternoon's work. Time. 30 to 40 minutes.Recreation, Time, 4 5 to 60 minutes.

V. Closing. Time, 4 minutes.a. Line up.b. Salute. Good-bye.c. Break ranks.The dividing up of the time in each meeting is optional with aCaptain, but some definite plan, such as the above, IS necessary for awell organized troop. At the business meeting, a committee shouldbe appointed to straighten up the club room. Th e Patrol Leaderis responsible for seeing that it is done.

First Aid.When girls begin to prepare for the first class tests It IS wise totry and start a first aid class, which will include 110t only the girls

but some of their leaders. The Red Cross does not give certificatesto any girl under sixteen, but the Girl Scouts can pass the tests forthe Ambulance Proficiency Badge by learning the first three chap-ters of the Red Cross First Aid Abridged Text Book, Women'sEditlon, and this is a first rate preparation for gaining the RedCross certificate when they get older.Classes for Child's Nurse Should Also be Formed.

The handbook, How to Care for Children, gives the outline ofinstruction about children. If a real child can be brought to theclass and the girls practice how to dress and undress the child, itis a good practical demonstration.The following points should be emphasized in child nursing:What food to give a child up to six months old. Discuss regularhours of feeding it.. Fresh air. Daily bath. Damp floors. Openbowels. What clothing. What to do in case of convulsions. Howto test its pulse. How to take its temperature. Count its respira-tions. All the above information is in Handbook.Debating.

Meet.ings conducted according to parliamentary practice afford~reat amusement. Debates may be held on subjects such as "WhatIS the most important economy to be practiced in housekeeping?""Why should children obey," etc.

Class for Sewing.Forma sewing class and teach girls to cut and fit a garment.Encourage them to bring garments cut out and made by themselves.For general directions, see Household Economics.Cutting, Felling, Edging and Ruffles, Hemming, Whipping andFitting.If the sewing class is continued during the month, a suit of clothescan be made for a baby, or for a poor child. The AssociatedCharities and the District Nurses will be glad of co-operation from

yOUl' troop,Housekeepiog-Lore,

A good housekeeper is one who knows how to direct and supervisethrough personal and actual experience. Teach system in every-thing, Very often the girls who are in Scout troops come from homes


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worth while, something which will help them to make of theirfuture homes a better place in which to live.Marketing.

Learn-The prices of staple groceries. Cuts of meats. Visitbutcher shop.Practice-s-Cooking.Learn-Elementary principles, abbreviations and measurements.(See Farmer's Bulletin.)Simple Food Values-Try receipts for cooking-eggs, vegetables,meats, breads, desserts. .Learn-How flour is made. See Ballard's charts and samplewhich they will furnish on request. Some of the other firms toowill furnish these charts, showing the development of their pro-duct from the raw material; for instance, chocolate and cocoa, orcotton cloth from raw cotton.There are many text-books available, such as Principles of Cook-ing, by Emma Conklyn, American Book Co., New York City.Household Economics, published by Ballard's Flour.Occasicnally, one of the mothers is anxious to help and she maybe a first class housekeeper and cook, but be very sure of her capa-bilities before she is accepted as a teacher.Candy making should be a reward for work-not part of a regularcooking program.Practice setting the table for breakfast, dinner and supper. Thedinner service, knives and forks can be represented by pieces of

paper, unless it would be possible to get a practical demonstrationat a real table. .Social.

Make the social afternoon one of real enjoyment. Havean entertainment committee appointed to assist you. Use theTreasury funds for providing light refreshments. Let girls inviteoutsiders if desired. You may abandon your regular program onthese afternoons. If there are other guests present, the openingroutine may be omitted.a. An afternoon of music. Victrola records-~opularelassics.Teach attention and appreciation. A short explanation of theo,perafrom which the -selection is taken m~ 1lc even. _ ;eral ctionsfrom the ~a:me opera may be plaved, 01' ttl protJam- ay be madeup of fUgltive pieces, Include some of tb oM .wee SUnil' thatare a.lway- appreciated.b. An afternoon for candy-making is very popular,Anyone of these above programs, except, of course, the Socialafternoons, may be taken for a month's program if desired, insteadof making the work so diversified by having a different subjecteach afternoon in the month.

Play Grounds.Instead of games the girls who are trying for first class gradeshould pra.ctice walking Scout pace ( 5 . 0 . steps. walking,. SO.stepsrunning) and should learn ID their walks (or they can learn at azoo if they are in a city where country walks are impracticable)something about birds, animals, fl.owers,trees. Take three of eachkind of animals or birds, tell of its habits, the countries where itltves, describe it, tell how it rears its young, etc.


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If a vacant city lot is available very good vegetables can be grownand the digging and preparing the ground is excellent exercise.The best way of practicing the first class tests for health is totry to win the health badge.A girl must bring a Tenderfoot trained by herself. The train-ing of a Tenderfoot can be done at home, but the captain. mustexamine the Tenderfoot and see that she has been correctly taughtthe tests for rank of Tenderfoot by the candidate for a first classbadge.Suggest that girls should invent a motto for their patrol; alsomake a poem about the flower name of their patrol.EXAMINATIONS.Court of Honor.

Girl Scouts have a committee for examinations-a Court ofHOllor-whose officers try to enlist the interest of people who arecapable of examining the girls in the various subjects for proficiencybadges, or where no committee has been formed and no constitu-tion adopted, the captain of one patrol may ex,amine girls of' anorhespatrol for the badges. It is best that nocaptaill should examineher girls for any badge. She trains her girls but does not examinethem or award their badges, except badges of Rank, Tenderfoot,Second Class and First Class.Examinations may be held once a month whcn all girls take thesame examination held by fhe same examiner, or any subject,may be delayed and the girls examined at the end of the winter, oreach girl can be examined on


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The Patrol Crests are woru on. left side of blouse above thepocket.Thank,s Badg'e.

You may gi\'e the Thanks badge to anyone to whom you owegratitude. National Headquarters must be notified and must ap-prove of the award of the Thanks Badge, For other badges andmedals and proficiency badges see Handbook.A Tenderfoot is not: cligi'ble for the proficiency badges, but aftera girl attains the second class tank, she may try to earn the badges.A n badges arc registered and can he obtained only at head-quarters,In :some.cli:s'i;ricts ou'ly second and first class girts are taken tocamp, ~I'hls is Dot a, universal law, but it spurs on the girls 1:0 tryto attain the second class grade and it is only fair that ,privilegesshould be accorded to those \\rho work best.

Honor Badges.Bronze Cross is awarded to the 'Girl Scout who saves a life, ortakes great, personal risk in helping others.The Silver Cross (Blue Rjbb(m) IS given for gallantry with con-s jde r :a'b le - r i sk 1:0 herself.:Badg'e o.f: Merit. is awarded t a (ir! Sc tit who shows Il"oo~lrecord-at school for le so us and attendance, or for a Girl Scout whohas done notable work in canvassing fpr the Girl Scout organization.Golden E.aglet. To, secnre this, hQtl -r ;1 . Girl , Scout .f(wst '\yill 14 \\)1fb-' . f Uow ir~ tl: ' . b " , 9 I : ! , , " C . : A:O' l"hu; l~l 'I ! '->


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There are many reasons why it is advisable for girls to wearuniforms. It gives a certain prestige in the community. Whena Girl Scout is seen in uniform people recognize her as a girlwho is courteous and obliging (for her duty is at all times to helpothers) . The girl herself lives up to a higher standard of con-duct. When in uniform she does not romp or behave rudely, be-cause she realizes that every other girl in her patrol or troopwould resent the reflection cast upon her uniform by any girlwho misbehaved when she was wearing it.The uniform puts every girl on the same footing; no finery maybe worn by one girl which will excite the envy of another, it savesthe girls' good clpthes and makes a useful dress for her to workand play in at the meetings.All orders for uniforms must be sent to headquarters, and underno circumstances can orders be given to the manufacturer.A girl may make her own uniform or have it made at home, orshe may order one from Headquarters.Patrol Leaders and Corporals wear chevrons.Scouts wear Tenderfoot pins, badges, shoulder knots in the colorsof Troop flower, and Troop crest.The following subjects can be taken up after a girl becomes aSecond Class Scout, and the interest in her work is thus continued.The badges for proficiency are registered, and can only be issuedat Headquarters.

LIST OF BADGES TO BE GAINED.Proficiency Badges.Ambulance (Maltese Cross) Health, Personal (Dumbell)Artist (Palette) Health, Public (U. S. Flag)Athletics (Indian Clubs) Horsemanship (Spur)Attendance (Annual Silver Star) Home NursingAutomobile (a Wheel) (Cross with Green Circle)Aviation (Monoplane) Housekeeper (Two Keys)Bird Study (Bird) Laundress (Flat Iron)Boatswain (Anchor) Marksmanship (Rifles)Child Nurse (Green Cross) Music (Harp)Civics (Eight-pointed Star) Naturalist (Flower)Clerk (Pen and Paper) Needlewoman (Scissors)Cook (Gridiron) Pathfinder (Hand)Cooking for Invalid (Palm Leaf) Pioneer (Axes)Cyclist (Wheel) Photography (Camera)Dairy (Sickle) Scribe (Open Book)Electricity (Lightning) Signaling (Two Flags)Farmer (Sun) Swimmer (Life Buoy)Gardening (Trowel) Telegraphy (Telegraph Post)

ROUTINE PROGRAM .FOR A SCOUT RALLY.(Practically the same in all troops, opening and closing identical.)1. Opening Exercises-Tropps called to attention, enter by Cap-tain's whistle, or by "Assembly" on bugle. Command, "Fanin, in Patrols!"

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Premise and Laws, repeated in urnson.Patrel Inspection.Commands-Inspectien, Ready I Leaders, Inspect! Leaders,Repor t, Patrol 1, 2. Etc.!Each Patrol Leader salutes Captain and answers "Prepared l"Announcements,2 . Special Talk, by special guest or speaker en some subject ofgreat interest.3. Singing.4. Setting Up Drill. Marching Drill.5. Scout work in class, 2 or 3 periods, 15 to. 30 minutes each.6. Folk Dancing.7. Fun.8. Closing Exercises.Captain-"Fall in, in Patrols!" "Coler Squad to. Your Station!""Bugler to. Your Station!" "Retreat!"As retreat is bugled, flag is lowered, whole troop at full salute."America." One verse."Taps," en the bugle.

FLAG DRILL FOR GIRL SCOUTS.Number 20 to. 30 Girl Scoute-c-rnore or less as desired.Music-A geed march-medley of patriotic airs if possible.Each girl carries a small American flag, size 27"x18." The enaof the flag staff ehould rest on the index and middle fingers of theright hand, the hand turned in, flag in upright position.1. Enter from middle deer (or in middle of rear of stage) incoup les, The drill can be given either in a hall or en a stage.Advance four steps toward center. Separate right. and left, marcharound sides of room to . front (turning square corners), [oin incouples and march up center to starting place.II. Divide and march to corners of room. Oblique to the center.At center "Cress Over." To do this, the girls


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V. Hold figure for a few counts. Then each girl steps back about4 steps until a circle is formed. Half the girls-alternate ones-step 4 paces toward center and mark time quietly, raising their flagsupward towards the center until they all meet.The other half left face and march in a circle once around centergroup, holding flags in outside hands at right angles to body. Wheneach girl of this group reaches her former position, she halts. bring-ing flag to position. Center group backs to position, 4 counts,bringing flags back to position, all forming a complete circle.VI. The original leading couples step backward, 4 counts, untila semi-circle is formed.The smallest girl, who is one of the end couple, then steps to thecenter of the semi-circle and faces the audience. She holds her flagin front. of her with both hands, upright! with end of flag staff ona line with her chest, others following surt, while the Star-SpangledBanner is sung (the flags are waved at the words "Long may itwave"), audience standing.Girl in center returns to her place, all flags back in startingposition. Leading couple, who are on ends of semi-circle, faceeach, march foward, meet and march in couples down middle ofstage others following, and exit by same door as entered.Sufficient training should be given to have the change of figuresexecuted by whistle signals.The necessary counts may have to be regulated by the size ofthe stage or room, and some of the figures may have to be alteredor enlarged upon, for the same reason.

GIRL SCOUT INTER-TROOP CONTEST.(Five to Six Months is required for this Contest.)

I, Promotions:Number of points awarded to scout passing Tenderfoottest 5Second class 10First class 15

II. MeritBadges:No. points awarded to scout winning merit badges 20(A scout may win as many as she chooses.)

IU,Campcraft:1. Knots. Points awarded to scout tying each knot listedunder tenderfoot tests, each knot tied, named, and usegiven 2(Duplicate not permitted. Can win points for same knotonly once during contest.)

2. Water-boiling. This test may be taken but once a monthby a scout. Must use an agate vessel. of not more than5-inch diameter, and one quart of water. Test must betaken out of doors. The scout must build her own fire.Time her from the second she begins arranging the wood.Minutes:6 minutes for water to boiL .. 258 minutes for water to boiL 20


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3. Hikes. Each scout going on hike 5The number of hikes during the month is unlimited. Ahike consists of walking not less than 3 miles, and mustbe attended by not less than 5 members of the troopaccompanied by the Captain or Lieutenant.

IV. Personal Appearance:The Captain will make an inspection once a month givingno notice of the time. Scoring will be handled on thebasis of general neatness, viz., dean face, hands, hair neat,shoes tidy; and on wearing to the meeting all scout equip-ment that she possesses.Fair ~ 5Good 10Excellent 15

V. Signalling:Either Semaphore, Morse or International Code, or both.Entire alphabet in 2 minutes 516 letters per minute-giving message which has not beenpreviously practiced 1 020 letters per minute (same as above) lS3 0 letters per minute (same as above) 2 03S letters per minute (same as above) 2S(Only one test a month in each code allotted to eachscout.)

VI. First Aid:To each scout successfully meeting requirements in thefollowing sections, the test to be given by SOme qualifiedperson other than the Captain, points will be awarded asfollows:Section 1-25 points each.Have a knowledge of and how to apply the following:2 Arm Slings (Roller and Triangular), Jaw Bandage.Foot Bandage, Spiral Reverse.Hand Bandage (Roller or Triangular), Compress.Head Bandage (Roller or Triangular), Splint.Eye Bandage, Tourniquet.Section 2-20 points each.Knowledge of the fol1owing:Coat Stretcher.Rescue person from burning building.Fireman's lift (scout not to lift person but to demonstratemethod in order to show how.)Section 3--10 points each.Know and demonstrate (or describe satisfactorily):Three methods of rescuing drowning person.Two methods of artificial respiration.

VII. Home-Keeping:Taking entire charge of own room .., 2SWash and wipe the family dishes twice a day ..20Taking entire charge of yard, keeping it clean 1S(The Captain must have a written statement from the


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Dressmaking 25IKnitting,crocltd, or embroidering 20Other handwork 15

IX. Work Done for the Troop. Points Awarded:To each ecout bringing a new girl into the troop 2SSomething original accomplished by the scout for theadvancement or benefit of the troop as a whole 20To each scout preparing a candidate for tenderfoot exam.i. lSFor each prize or trophy won by a scout or by a team ofscouts as SCOUTS ..: l0

X. Scholarship:Perfect deportment at school; 25Unusually good standing for month in 3 studies 20Perfect attendance at school; 15Perfect attendance at scout meetings IS

CornpetitionFor Banners.This contest may run from December lst, to May 31st, or anyfive months in the year. The Banner should be awarded on thefirst of each month to the troop gaining the highest average for thepreceding month as follows:The Captain will keep an itemized record of her troop, keepingeach girl's points separate (the Captain giving all tests except First

Aid). At tbeend of the month. she will add up the points. anddivide this number by the number of registered. scouts in thetroop who have competed during the month, She will see that thisaverage is in the hands of. the Secretary by the last day of themonth, so that the banner may be promptly awarded. The numberof the troop winning the banner will be placed upon it, and thetroop will hold ita month. At tbe end, the troop which haswon it the greatest numberef times during the year win own it.This; schedule was .copied .fro~ that .arranged by the Board of

Councilors of the Philadelphia GIrl Scouts.SCORE OF .POINTS

This Score Card has to be given to the Capta,ins each month.Troop No. _Captain _No. Scouts COmpeting . _

Subject: PointsL Promotions:Tenderfoot _

Second Class -------------First Class _II. Merit Badges - _Ill. Campcraft _Water-b oiling _1{nots _


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VI. First Aid:Section 1Section 2Section 3VII.VIII.

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Homekeeping _Sewing _Troop Work ' _

(Write out in detail what you awardedpoints for under this head.)Scholarship _Total number of points _Total number of points divided by numberof scouts competing ( ) is averagefor the month _

FINANCES.Dues paid annually to National Headquarters.

National Councilors $5,00Local Councilor 1.00Each Girl ScouL_______________________________ .25Charter for Local Councils .25

Each Local Council determines its own dues. However, eachmember of the Local Council shall transmit annually one dollar($1.00) to the National treasury for the National organization.It is necessary for each patrol or troop to raise local funds forworking expenses, such as car fare for picnics or rent of clubroom. Therefore a local tax of two or three cents a week keepsthe patrol and keeps it out of debt. Each patrol should posses!a patent bank, a cheap penny bank, or pocket bank. Trust com-panies supply these banks and the patrol leaders should keepa record book of all payments made by their patrols. It is quitewonderful how these small subscriptions accumulate week afterweek, so that wben a patrolftag is to be ordered or a basketballbought or anything necessary for the patrol, money can be drawnfrom the bank to pay for it. Special attention should be given toa reserve fund and enough money left in bank to pay for a brokenwindow or such incidental expenses.Girl Scouts should never go into debt. It is better to do withoutuniform or equipment until the money has been raised to pay forthem. Small payments after a girl has had possession of heruniform are difficult to collect and harrassing to both Captain andgirl.

LIST OF BOOKS ON GAMES."Play is the form in which successful life declares itself. It is thebusiness of even the gnarled apple tree to blossom; only on thatcondition can it live at all. The rise of the recognition of playmeans the renaissance of life."-Joseph Lee."Indoor aad Outdoor Gymnastic Games" _

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"One Hundred and Fifty Gymnastic Games" By C. A. HarperG.. H. Ellis. Boston. 1902. 159 pages. Price. $1.50.Games especially well adapted for use by girls,"Play" . E. D. Angell"Games for the Playground, School and Gymnasium" -------___________________________________---------J, H. BancroftMcMillan Co. Best and most authoritative compendium of games,"AthleticsIn the Education otWomen" .__Dudley and Killen"Education by Plays and Games" G, E. Johnson

Ginn & Co.Gives an explanation of the meaning of play, its use in educa-tion, and the adaptation of games to the various ages.,."Play in Education" ,. H. S.. Curtis"The Practical Conduct of Play" H. S. Curtis

"Play and. Recreation in the Open Country" H. S. CurtisMcMillan Co.The above three books constitute the latest and best statementof the place of play in the training of children, the practical. problemof handling children at play, pI equipping and administering play-grounds, and of recreation for the eountry,

GIRLS' WORK.BibLiogr.apby for Leaders,

The Spirit of youth andtbe Ci~y Stre:L ____ Jane A~damsA New Conscience and. an Ancient EvIL Jane AddamsThe Century of the Child Ellen Key(The Education of the Child. printed separately, is an ex-cerpt from The 'Century of the Child.) .Adolescence (2 .v.oIs.) G. Stanley Han

Educatip-na] Problems (2vo]s.) G. Stanley HallWage-Earning Women . Dr. A. M..MacLeanChild Problems George B. MangoldThe Challenge of the City Josiah StrongSocial Elements Charles HendersonThe Spirit of Social Work Edward J. DevineThe EffidentLife . Dr.Luther GulickTalks to Teachers on Psychology William JamesPsychology of the School Room William James.Telling Bible Stories Louis H, HoughtonGirls and Education B. R BriggsThe American Woman and Her Home Mrs, N. D. HillisHow to Study F. M. McMurryGam_e~_~~~_~~~_~~~~~~~~_~~~~~~~~_~~~~~~_~~~_~le:?:s;:~;.ncroftThe Girl in Her Teens Margaret SlatteryThe Girl and Her Religion; Margaret Slattery"He Took ItUpon Himself" Margaret SlatteryChristian 'Citizenship for Girls -:__Helen TboburnThe Voc'ation.al Guidance of Youth ~__Meyer BloomfieldFatigue and Efficiency Pauline GoIdmarkWoman's Share in Social Culture An"na , G . . 'SpencerThe Sunday School and the Teens L. Alexander


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Helpio~ School Childreo DuaiHaThe Child in the City Chicago School of Cine. aod Philanthropy(Published result, of Chicago Welfare Exhibit).The Delinquent Girl and the Home Breekenridge and Abbott(Charities Pub. Co. 1912).The Family and Social WorlL Edward I. De~ioeCharts 00 Adolescence and Childhood Edward P. St. Jobo(Price, 15 cents each).Handbook of the Y. W. C. A. Movemeot _College Women and Country Leadenhip Jessle FieldEthics for Children ..: Elleo CabotEveryday Ethics Elleo CabotAmusements as a Social Problem Richard Henry EdwardsThe Church aod Amusemenu Richard Henry EdwardsWorking Girls in Evening Schools Mar)' Van KleeekGood Stories for Great Occasion. Frances Jenkins OlcottWhy the Chimes Rang and Other Stories Raymond AldenThe Golden Windows Laura B. RichardsHistorical Play. for Children Maude Stirliog and Grace BirdChildren's Plays as a Community Asset__Conltance D'Arcy Mackay(Favorably reviewed in "The Playground")

INSIGNIAGirl Scout wears Tenderfoot pin and badges, shoulder knot incolor of troop 80wer crest.Patrol Leader wears above inlignia and chevroDs (two stripes).Ell-Patrol Leader wears chevrons (two stripes and bar beneath).Corporal wears chevrons (one bar).Lieutenant wears lieutenant'. badge and black and yellow hatcord.Captaia wears captain'. badge, black and yellow hat cord andblat:k and yellow cord and shoulder knot (aiglette).COIDIIIiAiooerwearl all grey cord and shoulder knot (aiglette).Deputy Commi.. ioner wears grey cord with black and greyshoulder knot and fringe.Asaistant Deputy CommlnJoaer wears black cord with grey andblack shoulder knot and fringe.CouaciDOl'Iwear mixed black and l(1'eycord and mixed black antiarc~yshoulder knot and fringe.


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A Girl Scout handbook entitled "How Girls Can Help TheirCountry," is sold at National Headquarters. Price, 30 cents.

Information regarding the organization may be obtained bywriting to JUliette Low, National President of Girl Scouts,527 Fifth Avenue, New York City.

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